Lay Off

Synonyms of lay off

• terminate
• dismiss
• let go
• downsize

Antonyms of lay off

• retain
• employ
• hire
• keep on

Collocations of lay off

lay off

Frequency: 85 %

The company was forced to lay off employees due to the economic downturn.

lay off

Frequency: 75 %

The factory had to lay off workers during the slow season.

lay off

Frequency: 70 %

The restaurant had to lay off some staff members when business slowed down.

lay off

Frequency: 60 %

The company announced plans to lay off a significant portion of its personnel.

Idiomatic Expressions for lay off

• Phrase: lay off the snacks
  Meaning: to stop eating or consuming something, usually in excess
  Usage: I need to lay off the snacks if I want to lose weight.